Gangwani (2025) A Novel Multidisciplinary Approach: Hydrotherapy and XSENS Motion Analysis in Rehabilitation of Avascular Necrosis Post-Total Hip Replacement with Apoplexy: A Case Report
In short: This case report (published as a preprint) describes the rehabilitation of a 56-year-old man who received a total hip replacement for avascular necrosis of the femoral head, while also recovering from a stroke. A staged physiotherapy program with hydrotherapy and objective motion analysis led to gradual improvement in hip function, mobility and independence.
About this study
Gangwani and colleagues describe a patient with grade IV avascular necrosis of the right femoral head after an earlier femoral neck fracture, and left-sided hemiparesis after a recent ischemic stroke. After total hip replacement and a postoperative seizure, he followed a staged physiotherapy program that combined hydrotherapy with XSENS motion analysis to assess movement objectively.
Main findings
- The hip replacement was performed with minimal intraoperative complications.
- The physiotherapy program, including hydrotherapy, was associated with gradual improvement in hip function and mobility.
- The patient became more independent in activities of daily living.
The authors conclude
The authors conclude that a personalized, multidisciplinary rehabilitation plan is important for patients with combined musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.
Limitations
This is a single case report published as a preprint, which had not yet been peer reviewed at the time of writing.
Source
Gangwani N, Rai A, Samal S. A Novel Multidisciplinary Approach: Hydrotherapy and XSENS Motion Analysis in Rehabilitation of Avascular Necrosis Post-Total Hip Replacement with Apoplexy: A Case Report. Preprint (Research Square). 2025. doi: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-6825924/v1. Published under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) licence.
